Missisakis: An Indigenous History of the Tkaronto Islands  

The Waterfront BIA has commissioned The Bawaadan Collective to produce a video on the indigenous historical and cultural significance of the Toronto Islands in partnership with the City of Toronto, who is currently developing the Toronto Islands Master Plan. Missisakis: An Indigenous History of the Tkaronto Islands explores this topic through speaking with some of the knowledge keepers for the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Darin Wybenga and Margaret Sault.  
 
Artists Statement: 
As with many projects, the process begins at the research. Our approach to the research, development and concept of the videos is led by our understanding of community engagement best practices with Indigenous partners and First Nations representatives. We believe this composition to be an accurate representation of the community “voice”, their stories, and their hopes for the future. 
 
Massive Miigwetch / Mikwec to Darin Wybenga and Margaret Sault for their supreme trust and generosity 
 
This project would not have been possible without the generous support of the Waterfront BIA, and the City of Toronto.